Village of DeSoto Board of Trustees
Village of DeSoto Board of Trustees met Monday, April 17.
"Located in Jackson County, the Village of DeSoto is a small, Southern Illinois town with an approximate population of 1,600. DeSoto is known for its friendly people and home town atmosphere."
Minutes
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
April 17, 2017
President John Evans called the second regular meeting of the De Soto Village Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 P.M. Village Clerk Paula Parks was present to record the minutes.
Present: Brian Gleason Paulette Johnson
Tim Cochran Eric Schuler
John Evans Larry White
Tony Rushing
Motion made by Tony Rushing, seconded by Brian Gleason, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.
Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to approve the March revenue report. Motion carried.
Motion made by Tony Rushing, seconded by Brian Gleason, to pay the list of bills. Upon roll call vote: Tony Rushing – Yes; Brian Gleason – Yes; Paulette Johnson – Yes; Larry White: Yes; Tim Cochran – Yes; Eric Schuler – Yes. Motion carried.
Trustee Brian Gleason reported that the storm siren is now working.
Trustee Paulette Johnson reported that the park Easter egg hunts went well.
Mrs. Johnson said she would place an ad in The Southern Illinoisan on Sunday for applications for a ball diamond preparer.
A De Soto Daze Committee meeting is scheduled for May 2 at 7 PM at the Village Hall.
Trustee Eric Schuler reported that his daughter is checking to see if the Carbondale Community High School FFA Club might adopt the berm on the south end of town. Mr. Schuler said there is a possibility they would consider all of the berms if all goes well this year with the south berm.
Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Tony Rushing, to allow the Murphysboro American Legion to collect donations at the four-way intersection on June 2 with a rain date of June 9 for Poppy Day. Motion carried.
Trustee Larry White is stepping down from the Board effective May 1, 2017. Village President John Evans thanked Mr. White for his 18 years of excellent and loyal service to the Village of De Soto. Other board members thanked him as well.
A reception in Mr. White’s honor was being held following adjournment of the meeting.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.
Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Tony Rushing, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM. Motion carried.
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